Founders

Charissa-Lee and Cherice Barton share award-winning careers in entertainment that span a combined 50 years across thirty-five countries. With a unique eye for transforming movement into inspired and visually engaging work, the Barton sisters have collaborated on numerous notable projects for theater, Broadway, film, network television, and streaming platforms. Their credits as choreographers, directors, and creative producers include The Grammys, America’s Got Talent, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Lionsgate Entertainment, Lucasfilm Animation, Dragone Entertainment Group, Genesis G-70 Global Launch and numerous online campaigns, as well as joining forces with prestigious artists including Julie Taymor, Crystal Pite, Katy Perry, and Alan Tudyk. To facilitate their goal of creating ongoing opportunities for artists, the Barton’s created Axis Connect, a non-profit educational platform designed to support emerging professional dancers as they embark on their careers. Ambitious, heart-driven, collaborative, and forward thinking, Cherice and Charissa-Lee have proven themselves to be invaluable contributors in the arts and beyond.

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